
Joel Tadman
Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 15 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.1.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist GT3, 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 S shaft.
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54° and 58°
Putter: LAB Golf DF3
Ball: 2025 Titleist Pro V1x
Latest articles by Joel Tadman
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Why High Handicap Golfers Should Be Excited About The New Srixon ZXiR Irons
Srixon’s first foray into the game improvement category looks to be an impressive one, with two new models said to enhance approach play performance for average players
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How PXG Hopes To Bring Lightning-Fast Speed To Its Metalwoods In 2026
The new PXG Lightning family consists of four highly-adjustable drivers, two fairway woods and a hybrid boasting new innovations said to boost ball speed
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No Line Vs Line Vs Stripe Ball Test: Which Holes More Putts?
In an attempt to hole more short-range putts, Joel Tadman conducted a test of three ball alignment features to see which one achieved the best results
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Can The New $40 Tour Edge Ball Compete With The Pro V1? We Found Out
Tour Edge is making some big claims about its new Exotics golf ball, something Joel Tadman was keen to put to the test
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Wosports L16 Golf Rangefinder Review: Amazon's Best Budget Option?
Joel Tadman tests one of the less-expensive golf rangefinders available on Amazon to see if there are any trade offs to be had and if there is genuine value for money on offer...
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Does This New Speaker Mean More Golfers Will Be Turning Up The Sound On The Course?
They may divide opinion but golf speakers are trending upwards globally and the new Bushnell Wingman HD might just be the cream of the crop
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I Couldn’t Stop Pulling My Irons 30-Yards Left… Until I Had This Game-Changing Lesson
Joel Tadman had had enough of his woeful iron play and during his first lesson for over 10 years, discovered the fix for his card-wrecking problem
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Tour Edge Launches Surprise New Ball Promising 'Remarkable Numbers'
The Illinois-based golf club manufacturer has branched out into balls for the first time and has high hopes for its debut product. Here's what you can expect...
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Q Gen 2 Adjustable Club Review: Bizarre But Highly Practical
Joel Tadman takes the unorthodox 8-clubs-in-1 Q Gen 2 out on the course to test out its unique design and see if it's a viable option for certain types of golfer
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The 9 Most Surprising Golf Stats That Will Blow Your Mind
Sponsored by Shot Scope
Into your numbers? Nothing will prepare you for the surprising stats about the play of real golfers we've compiled here, with help from Shot Scope...
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Is Royal Marbella The Hidden Gem Of The Costa Del Golf?
With its prime location and close proximity to dozens of quality courses, Joel Tadman visits Royal Marbella Golf Resort to see if it's the perfect place to base yourself for your next golf trip
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Garmin Approach R50 vs Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor: Read our head-to-head verdict
We put two of highest rated launch monitors against each other to see how they match up
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The Biggest Strategy Myths In Golf... Debunked By Data!
We dispel some of the biggest myths in the game when it comes to optimum strategy and club selection. Some of which will really surprise you!
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Should You Go For The Green On A Driveable Par 4?
Sponsored by Shot Scope
On paper they represent a scoring opportunity, but what is the optimum approach on short par fours? We crunch the numbers to reveal all
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I Got New Grips On My Clubs And I Was Amazed At How Much They Boosted My Confidence
Sponsored by Golf Pride
Joel Tadman finally bit the bullet and upgraded his tired old grips. But did it make a big difference to his game?
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Shot Scope Pro L5 Rangefinder Review: A Premium Laser Without The Punchy Price Tag
Joel Tadman tests out the OLED display on the new Shot Scope Pro L5 rangefinder to see how it compares with the competition
By Joel Tadman Published
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6 Things ALL Scratch Golfers Do (That You Don't)
Joel Tadman outlines the six things all scratch golfers do with the help of data from Shot Scope that you can hopefully incorporate into your game
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I Tried Callaway’s Top Secret New Ball And Was Seriously Impressed
Joel Tadman tests a new golf ball from Callaway that the majority of golfers will not have heard of... until now
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Callaway Just Dropped Two New Stunning Irons That Will Flatter Your Ball Striking
The new Apex Ti Fusion and Ti Fusion 250 irons feature some of Callaway’s most advanced technology to help inconsistent ball strikers hit closer approach shots
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Arguably The Best New Golf Ball Of 2025 Is Currently Discounted At $2.66 Per Ball, And It Isn't A Titleist Pro V1
Earlier this year I tested out a golf ball which astounded me with its performance, and it is discounted beautifully right now as well.
By Joel Tadman Published
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Are Golfers Actually Getting Better? The Stats Reveal All
With so much innovation in golf technology and awareness of how we perform, have golfers actually got better? We compare the data from 2019 to 2024 to find out
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Low Handicapper? You're Going To Want To Check Out The New Callaway X-Forged Irons
The Callaway X-Forged and X-Forged Max have hit the US market and you’d be hard pressed to find two better looking irons for the the low handicapper this season
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Odyssey Chipper Review: The Club To Try If All Else Has Failed
Joel Tadman takes the new Odyssey Chipper to the course to see what performance golfers can expect and determine who it's really aimed at
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I Told You Srixon's 2025 Product Line-Up Was Outstanding… Now We Have Undeniable Evidence Of A Breakout Year
JJ Spaun’s US Open triumph at Oakmont caps a standout year for Srixon with unprecedented success across the globe. Joel Tadman put the brand’s achievements into context…
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